'Rookie of the Year' award given to Haistead's Davenport.

The Real Estate Board of New York has awarded Mary Davenport of The Halstead Property Company 'The Residential Rookie of the Year Award.' Created by the directors of the board's Residential Brokerage division and the Residential Membership committee, REBNY's Residential Rookie of the Year Award recognizes current and potential professional achievement as well as high moral character and ethical professional behavior.

"I am delighted to win this prestigious honor in my initial year as a broker," said Davenport, of The Halstead Property Company's Greenwich Village office. "There were many top first year brokers up for this award and I feel very fortunate that my work was recognized. As each day goes by, I can honestly say I am learning more about the business and my strong work ethic is rewarded every time I help a client find a new home."

REBNY's criteria for selection of the award include those individuals initially licensed as a salesperson after January 1, 1998; those REBNY salesperson members in good standing as of June 15, 1999; the demonstration of the ability to originate, analyze, negotiate and close deals; those who exhibit sound moral character and high ethical professional behavior; and those who have made significant monetary contributions to their firm's success.

The award, won by a Halstead broker twice in the past three years, was presented in March at the annual Residential Business Conference luncheon. Originally from Georgia, Davenport started her career in the fashion industry. "Once I reached the age of thirty, I decided I needed to challenge myself more," said Davenport. "And since joining Halstead, every day in the New York real estate market has been just that a challenge."